California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Prepare for your California Driver License Test. Sharpen your skills with multiple choice questions, each accompanied by explanations. Ace your upcoming DMV written exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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Which of these should you do before turning?

Put on your turn signal
Brake hard
Speed up
Check your blind spot

The correct answer is: Put on your turn signal

Before turning, it is important to put on your turn signal to give other drivers advance notice of your intention to turn. Options B and C are incorrect because braking hard or speeding up before a turn can lead to a loss of control of your vehicle and create a dangerous situation for yourself and other drivers. Option D, checking your blind spot, is also incorrect because it is important to check your blind spot while turning, not before. However, it is not the first step to take before turning. Putting on your turn signal should always be the first action you take before turning.